Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Out of business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Dolce Vita
215 Hanover St
Last inspected Aug 23, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsInspection
Feb 22, 2024
Passed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post current copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates as discussed [ matching names required ] and post on site as discussed
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clearlly ildentify all bulk food storage bins as well as all clear plastic spray bottles to identify the contents properly [ bleach - water- oil ]
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all menu items offered under cooked have the proper disclosure where needed [ steaks -oysters ]
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods ae being purchased from reputable wholesale suppliers [ no local retail outlets such as " Market Basket " ]
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003(B)/3-203.11-COther
Official wording
Molluscan Shellfish Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure to replace ice for cold holding fon the raw oysters as needed tghroughoput the day - not allowing any melted ice to be used as cold holding - no stagnant water
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the remaining vents in the hood where needed
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all visible soils on the floors wallls and behind the walls of the cooking line
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post : hand washing only - signage behind all designated hand sinks where needed
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2024 City of Boston health permit ifor this establishment is currently unpais at this time - please reach out to the number provided to address the matter immediiately
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 14, 2024
Failed
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean to remove all visible soils on the floors wallls and behind the walls of the cooking line
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post : hand washing only - signage behind all designated hand sinks where needed
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post current copies of both the food safety and allergen awareness certificates as discussed [ matching names required ] and post on site as discussed
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clearlly ildentify all bulk food storage bins as well as all clear plastic spray bottles to identify the contents properly [ bleach - water- oil ]
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all menu items offered under cooked have the proper disclosure where needed [ steaks -oysters ]
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturecriticalCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-POther
Official wording
Compliance with Food Law (P)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all foods ae being purchased from reputable wholesale suppliers [ no local retail outlets such as " Market Basket " ]
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003(B)/3-203.11-COther
Official wording
Molluscan Shellfish Original Container (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure to replace ice for cold holding fon the raw oysters as needed tghroughoput the day - not allowing any melted ice to be used as cold holding - no stagnant water
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean the remaining vents in the hood where needed
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2024 City of Boston health permit ifor this establishment is currently unpais at this time - please reach out to the number provided to address the matter immediiately
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source